Gun Control

I don't own a gun, and I'm not the type of person that will ever own a gun, but I do believe it is important to have the option of obtaining a gun if I ever felt like I needed one. The issue of gun control has been brought up recently in the political realm. The idea of banning hand guns has been brought to the table. Banning handguns will make the government believe that banning guns in general is ok and seen as an excepted belief by the American people.

I do understand the argument people have who are for the banning of hand guns. Their argument is that if there are fewer guns on the streets less people will be shot and killed due to unexcused hatred and violence. Other people might say if the government bans hand guns, riffles will be next, and the sport of hunting will be a thing of the past. These people are not seeing the bigger picture or looking far enough into the future.

The reality is the government’s talk of banning guns has nothing to do with street violence or dove hunting; it has everything to do with de-arming America. If the people are de-armed they won't be able to protect ourselves against the government. The government is the most powerful authority ruling our land, and we should fear it. The government shouldn't be telling us what to do and how to act; we should be telling our government what to do and how to act. That is what a republic is all about.

As soon as the government stops listening to us we need to be able to protect ourselves against the government revolt. I'm not an extremist implying that we will ever need guns to fight against our government, but what I am saying is that the ban of guns is leading us in the wrong direction. It brings the people farther away from leading, and closer to being told what to do.

I’m sad to say that I don't think anyone will agree with me for two reasons. First, people have become sheep and they are too worried about hating each other to worry about the government. Secondly, the average person would never think far enough into the future to believe that banning hand guns is part of the path that will lead to total government control.

Think about this, if you are unarmed and an armed person breaks into your home and attempts to kill you and your family how will you defend yourself? If the government de-arms its citizens then says they are taking over control of everything, what can we do to stop them?

This is all just food for thought. Like everything else, take it with a grain of salt, do your own research, and establish your own opinions.

It's Just Hair

I cut 16 inches of my hair a few weeks ago and donated it to the public, non-profit organization Locks of Love. They provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. This was a hard decision for me because my hair was part of my identity and everyone I knew warned against me cutting my locks.

Although I loved my long hair, short hair is a blast and I recommend the donation to everyone. In fact, my friend Glynis donated 12 inches one week after I did. I don’t know what got into me, but I think it was the campaign with Ray Ramono, Jennifer Aniston and all those other celebs for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. I can’t watch those kids who need help and not do my part. I just can’t. I knew donating my hair was one of the only things I could do that might help.

Since then my family has gotten over the initial sock and grown to love my new short hair. All my colleges say I look more polished and put-together. My friends say they feel as if I’ve always had short hair because it looks so natural. Sometimes people don’t recognize me, but other then that this has been a positive experience and a highly recommended one as well. To donate your hair visit www.locksoflove.org.